2002 BMW 320 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 320 (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 522 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 320 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
